cryptic crossword

[bobobalde111]

1/ being dogmatic about the relinquising of arms 6.4
-a-i--/----

2/ be really sorry for getting a thrill from, personally 4.7
---k/-------

3/ the usual behaviour of the male bird 7 -a---r-

4/ hurtle screaming- its very exciting 3.7 ---/---i----

5/ pointless row at the greengrocers 6 -r----

6/ clearly in pain when composing the piece about the hospital 8 -r---i--

[gen2]

6 writ H ing

[johnalex]

1. Laying Down

[kettledrum]

2. kick oneself ?

[kettledrum]

Bobobalde, could you give us an update on what letters you've got now . It might make it easier.

3 looks awfully like manners. Why

[bobobalde111]

im working as we speak 3 is pat tern
4 im no further forward
5 _r_n_ _

im just about got top half done will post some at bottom shortly
many thanks for continued help

[kettledrum]

5. orange? I don't like it much, but...

[johnalex]

3. Agree possibly 'Manners' . . . . Mr's + Anne(bird) ??!

[johnalex]

3. Just seen your earlier post Bob. 'Pattern wins!

[johnalex]

4. Please clarify >>>> 3.7 ---/---i---- ?? (one letter out)

[bobobalde111]

4 is rip roaring